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Common Myths About Divorce in Washington

Five Common Misperceptions

This is a community property state so everything is 50-50

While asset and debt acquired during the marriage is community property in Washington, it is not necessarily divided equally. The operating word in Washington is “equitable”. There are a number of standards by which equitable is determined. The length of the [...]

DOES DIVORCE TAKE A HOLIDAY?

“We are going to wait until after the holidays to file for divorce”

Each year I hear that sentiment and each year I have to ask why. If the marriage is truly “irretrievably broken”why are these folks wanting to keep up appearances and stay together even though the decision has already been made to [...]

Help! I’ve just been served!

Getting served divorce papers must be right up there with the worst day of your life. The papers are very official looking and in your shock completely inconprehensible. The cover is a “Summons”that extols you to respond within a certain number of days. What to do?

Over the years I have many experiences with these shell shocked [...]

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT DIVORCE,CHILD CUSTODY AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY IN WASHINGTON STATE

Here are some random Friday musings about some of the misconceptions I often hear. No particular order or importance just as I thought about them. As always,this is informational only and not intended as legal advice for your particular situation. Always confer with an attorney before taking any action regarding these issues.

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Do you know someone going through divorce? How do you help?

It’s great to have friends when you are going through a divorce and most people appreciate the support. Sometimes, however, the advice of friends is not helpful. If you have a friend facing divorce, here are some ideas. I got these ideas by asking my clients what was helpful and what was not.

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Keeping Your Divorce Information Private

Did you know that divorce files are open to anyone? At one time divorce files could be “sealed” so that no one other than the parties or their attorney could look at the files. That is no longer. Divorce files are public record and available to anyone with or without a legitimate purpose according to [...]

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